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Vela
Washington, DC 20003

- 1–2 Bedrooms
- 571–1,298Square Feet
About Vela
The Yards most anticipated contemporary residential building has arrived at the waterfront. All great things begin in light. Vela's Scandinavian design and elevated amenities bring calm, balance, and well-being into the place you can call home. Embracing lightness, beauty, and simplicity, this little peace of home embodies the vital qualities of warmth and comfort with wide views of possibility that reach in every direction. Now leasing one- and two- bedroom apartments, penthouses, and townhomes.
Vela is located in the Navy Yard Neighborhood and 20003 Zip code of Washington, DC.
Unique Features and Amenities
- *select apartments
- Balconies
- Bike Storage
- Coworking Spaces
- Destination Dispatch
- Floor-to-ceiling windows*
- Front-loading washer and dryer*
- Guest Parking
- Hardwood Flooring*
- High-speed WiFi throughout amenity areas
- KITCHEN ISLANDS*
- Latch keyless apartment and building entry system
- Leed Certified
- Outdoor courtyard within the lobby
- Pedestrian friendly, curb-less entry points
- Pet Friendly
- Pet Spa for your Furry Friends
- PV/ solar
- Resident storage
- Spacious Walk-in Closets
- Water Views*
Property Contact Info
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
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1 Bedroom
See MoreFrom $2,450
Jr 1E
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 571 sq ftCheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,450 Available Now V-0327 571 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,450 - $2,833
Apartment Model: Jr 1E1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 571 sq ftAvailable NowJr 1E - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0327Apartment Model: Jr 1E1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 571 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $2,460
Floorplan 1H
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 626 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,535 Available Now V-0226 626 $2,460 Available Now V-0207 626 $2,610 Available Now V-0324 626 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,460 - $3,101
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- $2,460 - $3,101
Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,460 - $3,101
Apartment Model: 1H1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 626 sq ftAvailable Now1H - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0226Apartment Model: 1H1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 626 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0207Apartment Model: 1H1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 626 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0324Apartment Model: 1H1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 626 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $2,525
Jr 1L
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 665 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,525 Available Now V-0932 665 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,525 - $2,917
Apartment Model: Jr 1L1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 665 sq ftAvailable NowJr 1L - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0932Apartment Model: Jr 1L1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 665 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $2,690
Floorplan 1M
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 702 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,775 Available Now V-0934 702 $2,690 Available Now V-0334 702 $2,785 Available Now V-1034 702 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,690 - $3,075
Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,690 - $3,075
Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,690 - $3,075
Apartment Model: 1M1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 702 sq ftAvailable Now1M - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0934Apartment Model: 1M1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 702 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0334Apartment Model: 1M1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 702 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-1034Apartment Model: 1M1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 702 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $2,765
Floorplan 1T
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,850 Available Now V-0221 762 $2,765 Available Now V-0340 762 $2,911 April 21, 2025 V-0421 762 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,765 - $3,148
Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,765 - $3,148
Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,765 - $3,148
Apartment Model: 1T1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable Now1T - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0221Apartment Model: 1T1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0340Apartment Model: 1T1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0421Apartment Model: 1T1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable April 21, 2025From $2,840
Floorplan 1U
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 771 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,840 Available Now V-0232 771 $2,850 Available Now V-0332 771 $2,850 Available Now V-0432 771 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,840 - $3,148
Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,840 - $3,148
Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,840 - $3,148
Apartment Model: 1U1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 771 sq ftAvailable Now1U - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0232Apartment Model: 1U1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 771 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0332Apartment Model: 1U1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 771 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0432Apartment Model: 1U1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 771 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $2,860
Floorplan 1S
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 757 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,860 Available Now V-0239 757 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,860 - $3,159
Apartment Model: 1S1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 757 sq ftAvailable Now1S - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0239Apartment Model: 1S1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 757 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $2,875
Floorplan 1P
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 743 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,875 Available Now V-0222 743 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,875 - $3,175
Apartment Model: 1P1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 743 sq ftAvailable Now1P - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0222Apartment Model: 1P1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 743 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $2,885
Floorplan 1R
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,885 Available Now V-0237 755 $2,885 Available Now V-0235 755 $2,895 Available Now V-0437 755 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,885 - $3,196
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- $2,885 - $3,196
Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,885 - $3,196
Apartment Model: 1R1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable Now1R - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0237Apartment Model: 1R1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0235Apartment Model: 1R1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-0437Apartment Model: 1R1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $3,290
1W Den
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 834 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $3,290 Available Now V-0613 834 Model Rent and Fees
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- $3,290 - $3,805
Apartment Model: 1W Den1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 834 sq ftAvailable Now1W Den - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0613Apartment Model: 1W Den1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 834 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $4,540
1AA w/ Terrace
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1069 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $4,540 Available Now V-PHJ 1069 $4,540 Available Now V-PHN 1069 Model Rent and Fees
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- $4,540 - $5,014
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- $4,540 - $5,014
Apartment Model: 1AA w/ Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1069 sq ftAvailable Now1AA w/ Terrace - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-PHJApartment Model: 1AA w/ Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1069 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: V-PHNApartment Model: 1AA w/ Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1069 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $4,930
1AB Den w/ Terrace
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1154 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $4,930 Available Now V-PHK 1154 Model Rent and Fees
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- $4,930 - $5,703
Apartment Model: 1AB Den w/ Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1154 sq ftAvailable Now1AB Den w/ Terrace - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-PHKApartment Model: 1AB Den w/ Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1154 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $5,355
1AC Den w/ Terrace
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1169 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $5,355 Available Now V-PHB 1169 Model Rent and Fees
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- $5,355 - $6,191
Apartment Model: 1AC Den w/ Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1169 sq ftAvailable Now1AC Den w/ Terrace - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-PHBApartment Model: 1AC Den w/ Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1169 sq ftAvailable Now2 Bedrooms
From $3,985
Floorplan 2E
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1100 sq ftCheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $3,985 Available Now V-0529 1100 Model Rent and Fees
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- $3,985 - $4,510
Apartment Model: 2E2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1100 sq ftAvailable Now2E - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0529Apartment Model: 2E2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1100 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $4,365
Floorplan 2N
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1215 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $4,365 Available Now V-0228 1215 Model Rent and Fees
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- $4,365 - $4,940
Apartment Model: 2N2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1215 sq ftAvailable Now2N - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0228Apartment Model: 2N2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1215 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $4,665
Floorplan 2P
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1298 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $4,665 Available Now V-0412 1298 Model Rent and Fees
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- $4,665 - $5,277
Apartment Model: 2P2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1298 sq ftAvailable Now2P - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: V-0412Apartment Model: 2P2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1298 sq ftAvailable Now
Property Information
- 379 Units
- 11 Stories
- Built in 2023
Lease Terms
- 12
Parking Fees & Info
Parking Other
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Features and Amenities
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
Map
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks
- Transportation
- Nearby Properties

Map
Hours and Contact Info
Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
Sunday | 12:00 pm–5:00 pm |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
69 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Renters Reviews and Ratings
Nearby Schools
Van Ness Elementary School
Eastern High School
Jefferson Middle School Academy
About GreatSchools Data on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.
Points of Interest
Time and distance from Vela.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Big Box and Retail
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Hospitals
Military Bases
Parks and Recreation
Vela has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including East Potomac Golf Course, East Potomac Park, National Mall, U.S. National Arboretum, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
Vela has 5 shopping centers within 2.0 miles.
Transit Stations
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rental Price Ranges in the Area
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Washington Studio Apartments | $2,137 | $895 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $724 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,937 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,546 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,382 | $7,382 | $7,382 |
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